The Facepunch Bare-Foot Challenge - Because we didn't evolve with shoes on our feet - General

[QUOTE=markg06;23805478]Or you go on public transport and someone steps on your foot.[/QUOTE] Or you use a public toilet and step in somebodies piss.

[QUOTE=markg06;23805478]Or you go on public transport and someone steps on your foot.[/QUOTE] It's definitely a possibility, but I can honestly say I've never had my foot trodden on in a public place before.

[QUOTE=Jallen;23805033]1. If you think the foot won't adapt, then hopefully the people who are trying this will prove you wrong in a week or so's time. Who knows how long it will take, but I am certain that the foot will eventually reach the required hardness level for running on asphalt for long periods of time. [/QUOTE] Unless you lacerate it from standing on something first Seriously, walking on barefoot is nice on a well maintained lawn or on the beach but it's just not a good idea in other areas

As a foot fetishist this makes me nervous.

We're not hobbits :geno:

I guess the cavemen were just better at avoiding broken glass and nails. I can't make it to my mailbox without getting something in my foot. No thanks, i will stick with shoes.

I walk like the article says sometimes when I'm just walking around the house.

I've actually toyed with this idea since around Christmas, and have been going a lot more barefoot this summer, including walking 6.3 kilometers barefoot to one of my friends, to see if I could do it. Needless to say, my feet were pretty messed up afterwards (managed to scrape off a good deal of my skin on the right big toe, and asphalt was stuck to my feet for a couple of days after, not to mention that they were sore as shit) but it was pretty cool. I'm hoping to start running barefoot soon, probably when school starts. Edit: Later that day, when we were at a lake, I jumped from a tree into the water feet first and managed to hit the same toe that got it's skin scraped off, on a rock. It snapped open but I didn't notice anything until there was blood everywhere. It was a tough day for my feet :b

It's all good until you stub your toe, step on something sharp.

I would do this but my feet don't arch much. Plus I have to wear shoes to work. I already walk everywhere barefoot unless I'm in public though.

I would but biking could be pretty painful without shoes.

[IMG]http://www.tekosaur.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/vibram-five-fingers-shoes.jpg[/IMG] Problem solved. A bit expensive, and your calves hurt like fuck at first, but they're the best running shoes I've ever bought.

I was forced to walk barefoot the other day when some wet clay in the woods decided to eat my sandals. (I sunk in almost up to my waist, damn swamp tried to kill me) It was really pleasant until I got back to town and I had to walk on asphalt. (Little pebbles and stuff hurt more when you're walking on a hard surface) If any of you guys want to try this challenge, I actually recommend going for barefoot walks on the trails until your feet harden up a bit. Your feet will get muddy as fuck but it'll hurt less.

Well, whatever you do you better watch the fuck out when you're running on asphalt. Trip a little bit, scrape your thumb against it, and bye bye nail, hello a week in bed with a bloody and fucked up thumb.

Going straight barefoot generally isn't a smart idea in the modern world. Asphalt and other surfaces are rough when in direct contact with skin. I wear Vibrams Five-Fingers KSO's. They're practically a glove for your foot. It's exactly like being barefoot, but there's rubber protection that keeps sharp objects from hurting and whatnot. You can still feel the ground and bumps on the asphalt, but it won't hurt you. [IMG]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs245.snc1/9229_1119008985178_1525620119_30335216_3796597_n.jpg[/IMG] Me on the left. The first few days I tried running in them, my feet were very sore. Not just the soles, but my arches and whatnot. Now that I've gotten used to it, I can feel the strength in my arches and other stabilizer muscles in my ankles and whatnot. Having torn tendons in both my ankles from football, they used to hurt every time I ran, but I no longer feel those pains while running because my form is natural with Vibrams on. EDIT: I'd like to point out that during that flag football game, I tore it up. I performed better than the guys wearing cleats, it's extremely easy to accelerate while barefoot.

Wouldn't want someone with studs treading on your foot when you are wearing five-fingers, but pretty cool none the less. I'm surprised by how popular five-fingers are, and how common barefoot walking is with people who have posted so far.

I walk everywhere barefoot anyway.

Normal shoes don't really provide that much more protection for when people step on your foot. Unless you're wearing steel toed boots, it's going to hurt when someone steps down on your foot whether your barefoot, wearing vibrams, or just wearing normal shoes. The rubber protection on vibrams actually comes up in front and a little bit on top of each toe, so you're protected from stubbing your toes/people stepping on the tips of your toes. I've worn vibrams to shows and concerts. I've been in mosh pits while wearing them. I came out just fine.

[QUOTE=CourageDog;23804415]I'll do it! :smile:[/QUOTE] Post results with pictures day by day, could be interesting :)

I live in a city

[QUOTE=Paravin;23808831]I live in a city[/QUOTE] They sweep the sidewalks so you'd likely be fine. The worst is walking on rural streets that have a fine scattering of gravel all over them.

[QUOTE=Jallen;23804604][url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_%28geology%29[/url][/QUOTE] Asphalt and concrete get unnaturally hot. They are not normal compositions. Concrete at airports will reflect enough light and heat to burn unprotected LEGS that aren't even in contact with the ground. Road asphalt doesn't reflect as much light, it just absorbs it until it is so hot that you can cook on it. You don't want to walk on either on even a moderately warm day.

Wear vibrams and you're good to go on any surface. I've ran on streets, sidewalks, gravel trails, and even through some construction sites perfectly fine with them on.

I live on a fucking gravel road. No way in hell am I walking half a mile barefoot before I hit pavement.

I'd rather not risk being pricked by a needle or some shit.

I would do this if i didn't live in fucking arizona

I don't run barefoot but I run by hitting my toes first, I find it faster and it helps keep momentum. Though I love this concept and will definately try it, but would you get the same out of running with socks on?

[QUOTE=GunFox;23809097] Concrete at airports will reflect enough light and heat to burn unprotected LEGS that aren't even in contact with the ground. [/QUOTE] I got a nasty sunburn on the underside of my face after just an hour on a tarmac once. So yeah, I can vouch for this. [editline]06:42PM[/editline] [QUOTE=OMGWorms;23811696]Though I love this concept and will definately try it, but would you get the same out of running with socks on?[/QUOTE] Yeah [editline]06:43PM[/editline] Moccasins would work good too, they're like leather socks / really soft shoes.

I'll stick to my Vibram FiveFingers thanks.

[QUOTE=HellSoldier;23812317]I'll stick to my Vibram FiveFingers thanks.[/QUOTE] But why do they cost so much